Profession construction equipment technician

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Construction equipment technicians inspect, maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles used in construction, forestry and earthworks such as bulldozers, excavators and harvesters. They perform evaluations of the equipment, and ensure the safety and optimal efficiency of the machinery.

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Personality Type

Realistic / Conventional

Realistic / Investigative

Knowledge

Construction equipment related to building materials

Equipment required for handling building materials in all stages of construction, from foundation work to external and internal finish.

Mechanics

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Skills

Keep heavy construction equipment in good condition

Inspect heavy equipment for construction projects before each use. Maintain the machine in good working order, taking care of small repairs and alerting the responsible person in case of serious defects.

Manage heavy equipment

Supervise the operation of heavy-duty equipment. Compute the availability of the equipment. Schedule maintenance periods.

Perform machine maintenance

Perform regular maintenance, possibly including corrections and alterations, on a machine or machine tool to ensure it remains in a proper productive state.

Conform to health and safety regulations

Carry out all work in accordance with relevant environmental and health and safety legislation, risk assessment requirements and company policies. Take the necessary health and safety precautions during work including posture the body well, safely operate tools and machinery, and wear the right clothes and protection for the climate.

Resolve equipment malfunctions

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Perform test run

Perform tests putting a system, machine, tool or other equipment through a series of actions under actual operating conditions in order to assess its reliability and suitability to realise its tasks, and adjust settings accordingly.

Conduct routine machinery checks

Check machinery and equipment to ensure reliable performance during use and operations in worksites.

Use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Consult technical resources

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical equipment.

Record test data

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptional or unusual input.

Monitor heavy machinery

Monitor the performance of heavy-duty equipment. Record troubleshooting, ensure that all operations comply with safety and health requirements.

Operate soldering equipment

Use soldering equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, such as a soldering gun, soldering torch, gas-powered iron, and others.

Operate welding equipment

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.